All types of psp. The most frequently asked questions about Sony PSP

IN currently There are several generations of Sony PSP game consoles that can be purchased.

These are models PSP 2000 - PSP 2008, PSP 3000 - PSP 3008, PSP E1000 street - E1008 street, PS Vita. We listed the game consoles exactly in the order in which they appeared on the market. The E1000 Street and PS Vita consoles are currently being produced.

Let's start with what the last numbers in the model name mean. The numbers are nothing more than the division code of the region for which the console was intended to be supplied. Let's take, for example, the most common among those sold on the RuNet - PSP 3000 (general name of the model).

PSP 3008 is an official Russian delivery for sale in the Russian Federation, differing from PSP with region codes for sale in other countries only in that it has a warranty of service centers Sony in Russia.

PSP 3004 is a European delivery, no different from the Russian one, except for the lack of an official warranty.

PSP 3001 - supplied for sale in the USA.

PSP 3006 - probably the most common on this moment among the best selling low prices PSP 3000 series. These consoles are intended for sales in Hong Kong.

As we know, the PSP 3000 has been discontinued and the remains of game consoles from this series are being sold around the world. But the demand for them is not falling, since despite the release of the PS Vita, this model remains probably the most in demand. And naturally, a shortage of consoles would give rise to extremely inflated prices. And in China, simply in “gray” factories, they began to restore and assemble consoles in new cases from used PSP spare parts for sale under the guise of new ones. Naturally, profit attracts and the market is literally flooded with consoles in this series. That is, you buy a PSP 3000, and it has already been drowned, beaten, and God knows what happened to it. You buy a little cheaper than everywhere else, but it’s junk. They are popularly called Referbys.

And what’s most interesting is that the PSP 3008 also began to be restored from spare parts and it’s rare to find new ones. And the most unpleasant thing is that when buying a refurbished console under the guise of a new one, all the promises of the sellers, who are mostly intermediaries, about the guarantee are empty. The customer simply won't have a basis to prove anything or hold the seller accountable if the console breaks.

Basically, even when the PSP 3008 were in serial production, if the buyer flashed the PSP in order not to buy a license, but to download games from the Internet, many did not see the point of overpaying for certification, since after flashing the firmware, no matter what they tell you, the official warranty is void. There are no fools at Sony and they will see that the console has been flashed.

"IgroRai" offers to your attention only new Sony PSP and provides a 1-year warranty on the consoles sold, including a warranty on firmware, if this service ordered by you. We are not intermediaries, but are directly distributors of these products and returning defective goods to the manufacturer is not a problem. This does not incur losses, since all defects go to the expense of the same manufacturer. Therefore, there is simply no point in running away from the client. The service must work in such a way that the client returns and our company does everything for effective development. Hence your interest.

Now, having discussed the bad and the good side Having looked at the divisions of consoles by delivery region, we will discuss the differences between Sony PSP models.

Let's start with the oldest of those presented - PSP 2008.

PSP 2008 Slim and Lite (light and thin) was definitely a breakthrough for Sony in the production of portable game consoles and, compared to its predecessor, received an improved display, Internet access, Skype, and a faster motherboard.
Afterwards, the most popular PSP 3008 comes out at the moment.

It is a restyling of the portable set-top box, with a brighter screen and a built-in microphone for Skype. The games and functionality remain the same, and improvements to the game are in demand among fans.

A simplified model of both previous consoles and cheaper due to the absence of a Wi-fi module, a stereo speaker and with less bright screen(which is almost unnoticeable, as in the case of comparing PSP 2008 and PSP 3008. But it appears in a matte case and is noticeably thicker. Probably, the advantage here will be the matte case, which is less susceptible to scratches.

So what should you choose?

If your child is still attending kindergarten and a game console is needed exclusively for individual play, watching cartoons and listening to music... If you decide to buy yourself a PSP to occupy yourself with something, say, on the subway, be it games, watching movies, music or reading books and contacting others If you are not a PSP user via the network, then the most suitable option for you or your child is PSP E1008 STREET. By purchasing it, you do not overpay for unnecessary functionality, getting a high-quality gaming console at a low price.

If your friends or your child's friends have a Sony PSP, then it is undoubtedly worth taking a console with a WI-FI module, since along with it the console has a function network game.
What is this? - This is the ability to connect with other set-top boxes using a radio signal similar to Bluetooth, for cooperative game. For example, you and your friend have a PSP 2008 or PSP 3008... You can run, for example, FIFA 2012 (football) on both consoles and play against each other, or say in fights or racing. For a child - a school student, for a person with colleagues - gamers, it is undoubtedly worth choosing a PSP with a network game module, that is, PSP 2008 or PSP 3008.

So what is PSP 2008 or PSP 3008?

Let's just say that if you were not determined in advance and your child did not express preferences, then the only difference is the price. There are no particularly strong differences between them. But still the PSP 3008 is fresher, motherboard It's newer and there are more colors. During the game you are unlikely to notice all this. Therefore, here either you knew in advance what you would take, or it’s not for everyone... Buy a PSP 3008 manufactured in a later year than the PSP 2008 that was lying in warehouses, or don’t overpay for the moment and take the same gaming resource in terms of capabilities, but the price is about 1000 rubles cheaper.

All listed models Sony PSP can be flashed with pirated firmware, depending on the version official firmware. Here it’s already a craftsman. Let’s not be shy, our service is your choice, high quality, reliable and with a guarantee, for a period with the guarantee itself game console. After the firmware is installed, you can launch all games sold on discs for free. Along with your PSP, you simply need to purchase a memory card onto which you can download those same games from torrent trackers. And under no circumstances try to flash the console yourself, following instructions on the Internet. In an attempt to save an average of 500-1000 rubles, you will lose the store’s warranty and most likely ruin the console by causing a “brick”.

Well the last one to the world PS Vita with modifications WI-fi and WI-FI + 3G is presented.

The game console has many features that are constantly updated with all kinds of developer updates.

PS Vita - game console new generation. But its cost drives some amateurs into an awkward situation. And, in part, many people buy a console in the hope of getting a pair licensed games, costing a lot of money, but then flash the PS Vita. Let's say right away: even if the PS Vita starts to be flashed, the licensed software that the developers offer and update will interrupt all the delights of the freebie.
PS Vita is the console that is worth buying a license, updating firmware and receiving additional features. For firmware, past generations of PSP are more win-win. There is nothing left to offer. But is it worth buying a portable console at a cost comparable to the XBOX 360? The console is not for everyone, but the choice is yours! But you can always consult our specialists personally by phone.

In the second part of the article about consoles Sony series PSP I will talk about the two latest models - PSP go and PSP Street. We will also take a closer look at the Sony PSP Street console, which is the most... available model in the line, and find out why the cost was reduced and how this affected the quality of the device.

In this article we will continue the conversation about the Sony PlayStation Portable series consoles. If you missed the first part of the material, you can read it at. This time we will talk about the final two models of the line, which changed the look and functionality of the console.

Sony PSP-N1000. This model was released again a year after the previous one, in 2009, and was called PSP go. The new product has become the most controversial gadget in the series, as the developers have radically changed appearance consoles, and also introduced some innovations to the established set of functions.

First of all, the form has changed. PSP go suddenly became a slider. The display moved up to reveal game controller. So now it could be hidden when it was no longer needed. For example, if the user was watching a movie on the console.

The display itself has also changed. The resolution and aspect ratio remain the same, but the diagonal has decreased to 3.8 inches.

PSP go lost its video output, which was no longer destined to return, but it appeared bluetooth module. In addition, the device became the first and only console in the line that did not have a UMD drive, but had 16 GB of its own memory. So games for it were purchased exclusively in digital form and loaded into memory or a flash card.

By the way, Memory Stick format flash drives were not suitable here. Sony PSP go used Memory Stick Micro cards.

Such drastic changes had a positive impact on the appearance of the console in the sense that it became the most compact of all Sony PSP variations. It had dimensions of 128 × 16.5 × 69 mm with a weight of 158 g and, when folded, fit perfectly in a pocket.

However, not everyone accepted such changes positively, and a wave of criticism fell on the console, most of which concerned the new controller. The most dissatisfied were those who had previously dealt with consoles of the classic form factor. After all, they, in fact, had to get used to a new type of management, which was completely unusual and inconvenient for them. The smaller display also had an effect.

But the users, for whom the Sony PSP go became the first console in the series, had nothing against all this and had a blast.

Sony PSP-E1000. Last console this line was released only in 2011 under the name Sony PSP Street. Since this is the most relevant model today, we will look at it in more detail.

Before continuing, I want to make a small digression. Model indexes may vary depending on the country for which they were released. So, in Russia this console is called Sony PSP-E1008. This is the same model as the Sony PSP-E1000, released specifically for sale in Russia. Sometimes consoles with a different number at the end of the index appear on sale, but think carefully before buying them. In the event of a breakdown, problems with the warranty in Russia are provided to you.

But let's return to our consoles. The developers have returned Sony PSP Street to a more familiar classic look, but they cut down some of the functions, which made it possible to significantly reduce its cost.

To begin with, everything was removed from the device wireless modules. On the one hand, this is not bad, since using the Internet on the console was extremely inconvenient, and the final cost was higher. But on the other hand, users also lost all the former delights of multiplayer. And if earlier it was possible to complete the game with a friend as a couple, now this wonderful opportunity has disappeared.

Another not very sad loss was the microphone and one of the speakers. In principle, a microphone without Wi-Fi essentially became an extra burden, and the speaker was not such a big loss. After all, before, normal sound quality was only available through headphones. In them you can immediately hear from which side, for example, they are shooting at you. So this ballast could have been removed earlier.

Volume random access memory is 64 MB. Own memory, as in PSP go, is not here. Instead, a drive for UMD disks appeared again.

By the way, for some reason some stores include a video output in their list of characteristics, but this model does not have it and never has had it.

An interesting nuance is related to the amount of RAM. Various resources for Sony PSP Street indicate either 32 or 64 MB. Specialist technical support Sony explained this by saying that this model was produced in two versions: with 32 and 64 MB of memory, respectively.

However, the next day, another specialist from the same support completely denied this information, saying that this console came out exclusively with 64 MB of RAM.

Despite the classic forms, some changes in appearance still occurred. For starters, the case material has changed. The easily soiled gloss has been replaced by rough matte plastic, which is not afraid of dirt and is easy to hold in your hands.

We will consider the remaining differences as we get acquainted with the model.

The dimensions of the PSP Street are 172.4 x 73.4 x 21.6 mm and weighs 223 g.

Currently, there are several generations of Sony PSP game consoles that can be purchased.

PSP 3008 is an official Russian delivery for sale in the Russian Federation, differing from PSP with region codes for sale in other countries only in that it has a guarantee at Sony service centers in Russia.

PSP 3004 is a European delivery, no different from the Russian one, except for the lack of an official warranty.

PSP 3001 - supplied for sale in the USA.

PSP 3006 is probably the most common at the moment among the PSP 3000 series sold at the lowest prices. These consoles are intended for sales in Hong Kong.

In principle, even when the PSP 3008 was in mass production, if the buyer flashed the PSP in order not to buy a license, but to download games from the Internet, many did not see the point of overpaying for certification, since after flashing the firmware, no matter what they tell you, the official warranty is void. There are no fools at Sony and they will see that the console has been flashed.

“IgroRai” brings to your attention only new Sony PSPs and provides a 1-year warranty on the consoles it sells, including a warranty on the firmware if you ordered this service. We are not intermediaries, but are directly distributors of these products and returning defective goods to the manufacturer is not a problem. This does not incur losses, since all defects go to the expense of the same manufacturer. Therefore, there is simply no point in running away from the client. The service must work in such a way that the client returns and our company does everything for effective development. Hence your interest.

Now, having discussed the good and bad sides, having looked at the divisions of consoles by delivery region, we will discuss exactly the differences between Sony PSP models.

Let's start with the oldest of those presented - PSP 2008.

A simplified model of both previous consoles and cheaper due to the absence of a Wi-fi module, stereo speaker and with a less bright screen (which is almost invisible, as in the case of comparing PSP 2008 and PSP 3008. But it appears in a matte case and is noticeably thicker. Probably , the advantage here will be the matte body, which is less susceptible to scratches.

So what should you choose?

If your child is still in kindergarten and a game console is needed solely for individual play, watching cartoons and listening to music... If you decide to buy yourself a PSP to occupy yourself with something, say, on the subway, be it games, watching movies, music or reading books and you will not be in contact with other PSP users via the network, then the most suitable option for you or your child is PSP E1008 STREET. By purchasing it, you do not overpay for unnecessary functionality, getting a high-quality gaming console at a low price.

If your friends or your child’s friends have a Sony PSP, then it’s definitely worth taking a console with a WI-FI module, since along with it the console adds an online game function.
What is this? - This is the ability to connect with other consoles using a radio signal similar to Bluetooth for playing together. For example, you and your friend have a PSP 2008 or PSP 3008... You can run, for example, FIFA 2012 (football) on both consoles and play against each other, or say in fights or racing. For a child - a school student, for a person with colleagues - gamers, it is undoubtedly worth choosing a PSP with a network game module, that is, PSP 2008 or PSP 3008.

So what is PSP 2008 or PSP 3008?

Let's just say that if you were not determined in advance and your child did not express preferences, then the only difference is the price. There are no particularly strong differences between them. But still, the PSP 3008 is fresher, the motherboard is newer and there are more colors. During the game you are unlikely to notice all this. Therefore, here either you knew in advance what you would take, or it’s not for everyone... Buy a PSP 3008 manufactured in a later year than the PSP 2008 that was lying in warehouses, or don’t overpay for the moment and take the same gaming resource in terms of capabilities, but the price is about 1000 rubles cheaper.

All listed Sony models PSP can be flashed with pirated firmware, depending on the official firmware version. Here it’s already a craftsman. Let's not be shy, our service is your choice, high quality, reliable and with a guarantee, as long as the guarantee of the game console itself. After the firmware is installed, you can launch all games sold on discs for free. Along with your PSP, you simply need to purchase a memory card onto which you can download those same games from torrent trackers. And under no circumstances try to flash the console yourself, following instructions on the Internet. In an attempt to save an average of 500-1000 rubles, you will lose the store’s warranty and most likely ruin the console by causing a “brick”.

Well, the latest PS Vita with modifications WI-fi and WI-FI + 3G was presented to the world.

The game console has many features that are constantly updated with all kinds of developer updates.

PS Vita is a new generation gaming console. But its cost drives some amateurs into an awkward situation. And, in part, many people buy a console in the hope of getting by with a couple of licensed games that cost a decent amount of money, but then flashing the PS Vita. Let's say right away: even if the PS Vita starts to be flashed, the licensed software that the developers offer and update will interrupt all the delights of the freebie.
PS Vita is the console that is worth buying a license, updating firmware and getting additional features. For firmware, past generations of PSP are more win-win. There is nothing left to offer. But is it worth buying a portable console at a cost comparable to the XBOX 360? The console is not for everyone, but the choice is yours! But you can always consult our specialists personally by phone.

Sony PSP- this is multimedia entertainment platform, which combines the most interesting features.

First of all, this platform is, of course, intended for games. When you first pick up this gadget, the first thing that catches your eye is the console control keys. There is a standard crosshair, an analogue mini-joystick and side switch buttons. There are a lot of games for this console - both cross-platform and ported from Sony Playstation 2. There is also a sufficient number of exclusive toys for which gamers value the console so much. The game content itself is transferred on special UMD disks, and it is possible to download various content from the Internet. There are some models of this console that lack the ability to read UMD disks to reduce their size. For such models, only Internet content is available.

In addition to games, the PSP does an excellent job of playing video, but the standard video player is only limited own format. For this case there is great amount third party free players. It also supports listening to music in very good quality, but the volume is relatively low. A bonus is a full-time photo viewer, which new version The software is capable of showing pictures while playing music.

There is also a set of all sorts of interesting gadgets for this console, like a front camera or GPS navigator. Well, in general, of course, the most interesting feature is a cooperative online game anywhere with Wi-Fi assistance, as well as the ability to play one game together, even if only one player has it. This console will be able to pack and transmit minimally required content for online play for other participants. However, there are also models that lack this function.

What is the difference between different versions of Sony PSP?

A model range of this console also exists. Over the years of its existence, the manufacturer analyzed the needs of customers and interpreted new versions of consoles to suit their needs, thereby making a line of models of this product. Although the functionality of the console has not changed, since all games, videos and music work on all consoles, some innovations have still appeared. Also, any model of this console has regional differences. Find out more from brief overview models.

1) PSP 1000 "Fat". The very first model. It received its popular name “Fat” due to the fact that it is the heaviest and most voluminous version of this console, but not without advantages. This is the only version of the console that has infrared port For remote control and a full capacity battery. In the following models, the battery is reduced to make the design lighter. Also in the design of this model there is a metal frame, which increases the weight of the console, but adds reliability to it in case of a fall. The console was sold in all possible color variations, from classic black to metallic red and blue. The device was charged only using the adapter, since the console did not support USB charging at that time.

2) PSP 2000 Slim and lite. The second version of the console, the most important distinctive feature which is a significant reduction in the size and weight of the device. Also in this model, the speakers and display were improved - the sound became more pleasant and the image clearer. To save space, the battery had to be reduced, which reduced the operating time of the console by 1.5 hours. Another important change was the ability to connect the console to a TV via a component output, which allows the user to play on big screen and even watch movies. In addition to everything, this console model received an increased amount of RAM and space for firmware (from 32 to 64 MB), but the increase in RAM is only used to speed up loading games from the UMD drive. This model also has the ability to charge via USB.

3) PSP 3000 Slim and lite. This model is the successor to the previous one and retains all the improvements. However, there are strong differences from previous model this console does not. In this version, the developers added a built-in microphone and also redesigned the display matrix. Now the display has become brighter and richer, color rendering and contrast have increased significantly, but this innovation has increased the distance between the pixels. Because of this, sometimes unpleasant sensations appear during the game, reminiscent of dark waves, but the developer claims that this is not a defect, but a technological feature of the new matrix. Also in this model the design has been slightly changed. .

4) PSP GO. This model is, rather, not a development, but a branch of the console. PSP GO is designed as a slider with a built-in battery. Now the console was even smaller and lighter, due to the loss of the UMD drive, the absence of which was compensated by 16 gigabytes of internal memory. Games for this console can only be purchased via the Internet using payment systems or Visa cards. Bluetooth has been added to the console as additional interfaces. This version of the console did not receive proper distribution on the market and is currently out of production.

5) PSP E-1000 Street. This is the most budget model of all. Essentially the design is inherited from the PSP 1000 "Fat", but the console panel has become matte. It is heavier in weight than the previous ones, but lighter than the very first version. To reduce the cost of the set-top box, the developers removed the stereo speakers, replacing them with one, as well as a video output. The battery is built into the console, just like the PSP GO, but the PSP E-1000 Street does not have a Wi-Fi module, which makes playing together impossible. However, with all this, the console received a very affordable price. .

All console models have a difference in the last digit. For example, there is a PSP 3008 and a PSP 3004. What is their difference? Everything is very simple! The last number indicates the region for which the console is intended. Below is a list of regions where "X" means specific model consoles.

PSP-X000 - Japan
PSP-X001 - USA
PSP-X002 - Australia, New Zealand
PSP-X003 - United Kingdom
PSP-X004 - Europe, Middle East, Africa
PSP-X005 - Republic of Korea
PSP-X006 - Hong Kong, Singapore
PSP-X007 - Taiwan
PSP-X008 - Russia
PSP-X009 - China

In our country, modifications of PSP-X004 and PSP-X008 are common. PSP-Х008 are certified by RosTest and have official guarantee, which is why they cost a little more. And PSP-X004 brought from Europe or the Middle East end up on our shelves without certification, which makes their price more attractive.

We would like to add that there is a next generation of consoles, which has a radically different platform, so there is a separate article about it. If you have read the article, but cannot figure it out on your own, call us, we will help you!

Update: The PSP 3008 is currently no longer available. The line of PSP localizations has been reduced due to the release of the new PS Vita and PSP Street. In Russia now you can only buy PSP 3004 or PSP 3006.

What games are there for Sony PSP?

There are a huge number of games for PSP from almost all known genres. For the most part, PSP games are the same as Playstation 2 games, and even computer games, such as Need for Speed. However, there is a large number of remakes (updated games), such as Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection and Tony Hawk Undergraund 2 Remix, as well as an impressive number of exclusives, such as Daxter of the entire line of Metal Gear Solid Portable games. Gaming content for this console includes a huge number of RPGs, simulators, action and shooters, arcades and logic games. Also, in games for PSP, developers pay great attention to games for the little ones, and more and more interesting and beautiful toys are appearing with age limit+3 on the box. In general, the amount of gaming content will not leave indifferent both an experienced gamer and a beginner picking up a console for the first time.

Can PSP be played by multiple players?

Yes, you can, on all consoles, with the exception of the PSP E-1000 street, since it does not have Wi-Fi module. Moreover, for basic cooperative play it is not necessary licensed copy for all participants gameplay. Many games can transfer the essentials for online play to other consoles in multiplayer mode, allowing 4, 8, and sometimes even 16 players to play one copy of the game.

How to properly charge PSP?

Sony PSP charges like any other device with a Li-ion battery. New console immediately after purchase should be charged to fully charged. After this, the first 5-7 times the set-top box should be charged completely, but only after full discharge battery Such operation extends the life of any Li-ion battery. Based on their features, most set-top boxes support USB charging, but this takes much longer than with a network adapter.

Can I connect my PSP to my TV?

Yes, you can, but not all models. It will not be possible to do this with the very first model PSP 1000 "Fat", as well as with the PSP E-1000 street, since they do not have a video output. For everyone else, this is possible with a special component cable, which is not always included in the package and is sold as a separate accessory.

What type of memory card does PSP support and what is it for?

Sony PSP only works with short format Memory Stick cards (length 31 mm). Long memory cards will also work, but there will be a fragment sticking out of the compartment.

For this console, a memory card was initially vital for saving gameplay. As the capacity of memory cards increased, it became possible to listen to music and watch movies. It is also possible to record games downloaded via the Internet onto the memory card.

How to determine the authenticity of a memory card?

It's no secret that memory cards are also counterfeited. Counterfeit memory cards are characterized by lower operating speed and low durability. To determine the authenticity of cards Sony memory distributes for free special device, however, not every seller can get it, let alone buyers. The set-top boxes themselves also have a built-in verification tool: in its properties, the memory card must pass identification. If the memory card is fake, the tool will not recognize it. But in order to make life easier for customers and ourselves, we took a different route - we changed suppliers to those who are guaranteed to have original memory cards. As a result, we guarantee that absolutely all cards purchased from us Memory Stick are original Sony products.

What is firmware, and what are they?

Firmware is called the main software consoles. To be more precise, firmware is operating system Sony PSP. There are firmwares different versions, but than more value firmware version, the more modern the firmware. During the update, errors, if any, are corrected and new features are added. Also, newer versions increase protection against the installation of custom (modified) firmware. Themselves modified firmware, such as M-33, allow you to run any games downloaded from the Internet from free sites. However, they are not so easy to install, and not for all versions. original firmware. PSPs originally come with different versions firmware, but if the version is too large, installing custom will not be possible. There are also hardware restrictions on installing custom firmware, based on which it is true that on more recent models of the console, installing custom is also impossible. In this case, there are a large number of custom firmware emulators that run like a game from most versions of the original firmware. The running emulator also allows you to play any games downloaded from free sites.